'Importance of Global South solidarity needs to start at home'

AT THE screening of the Legacy of Hope documentary premiere, Executive Chairman of the Sekunjalo Group, and guest of honour, Dr Iqbal Survé highlighted the importance of solidarity among the Global South, and building solidarity amongst South Africans at home.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

The issues of inclusivity, unity and global solidarity was among the top points highlighted by panelists at the premiere of the "Legacy of Hope" documentary, which took place on Thursday, at The Wave Theatre Café in Cape Town.

Organised by Zoetic Management, in collaboration with Moja Multi-media, “Legacy of Hope, Freedom Through Solidarity: The Russia, Cuba, South African Chapter” is a new documentary exploring the crucial role of international support in ending apartheid.

Many people gathered to hear panel members, which included members of parliament, Bheki Radebe and Fadiel Adams, anti-Apartheid activist Hilda Ndude, Former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Marius Fransman and Head of Journalism at CPUT Dr. Hermon Ogbamichael.

This 43-minute pilot episode is the first instalment of a six-part series examining the interwoven histories of South Africa's liberation movements and the global solidarity that proved vital to their success.

The film highlights the support provided by nations like Cuba, Russia and China and emphasises the continued importance of such alliances in today's world.